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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 23 Feb 2026

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

With reference to India–Brazil relations, consider the following statements:

1.   Brazil is India’s largest trading partner in Latin America.

2.   India and Brazil established diplomatic relations after 1950.

3.   The recent MoU between the two countries includes cooperation in critical and rare earth minerals.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 2 only

C: 1 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Statement 1 – Correct: Brazil is India’s largest trading partner in Latin America.

Statement 2 – Incorrect: Diplomatic relations were established in 1948, not after 1950.

Statement 3 – Correct: An MoU was signed on critical and rare earth minerals cooperation.

Q2:

India and Brazil are jointly members of which of the following groupings?

1.   BRICS

2.   G20

3.   IBSA

4.   BASIC

Select the correct answer:

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1,3 and 4 only

C: 1, 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Answer: D

Explanation:

Both India and Brazil are members of:

· BRICS

· G20

· IBSA

· BASIC

These platforms reflect their convergence on:

· South–South cooperation

· UNSC reforms

· Multipolar global order

Q3:

With reference to the SANKALP Scheme, consider the following statements:

1.   It was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs in 2017.

2.   It is implemented by the Ministry of Labour and Employment.

3.   It receives financial support from the World Bank.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1 and 3 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 – Correct: Approved in October 2017 by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs; launched in January 2018.

Statement 2 – Incorrect: Implemented by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, not the Ministry of Labour.

Statement 3 – Correct: It is supported by a World Bank loan of ₹3,300 crore.

Q4:

Consider the following regarding the Public Accounts Committee (PAC):

1.   It consists of 22 members from both Houses of Parliament.

2.   Ministers can be members of the Committee.

3.   The Chairman is appointed by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

4.   Since 1967, by convention, the Chairman is from the Opposition.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1,3 and 4 only

C: 1, 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Answer: B

Explanation:

About the Public Accounts Committee:

· 22 members → 15 Lok Sabha + 7 Rajya Sabha.

· Ministers cannot be members.

· Chairman appointed by Lok Sabha Speaker.

· Since 1967, Chairperson traditionally from Opposition.

· Established in 1921 under the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms.

Q5:

With reference to the Td vaccine, consider the following statements:

1.   Td vaccine provides protection against both tetanus and diphtheria.

2.   It is a toxoid vaccine.

3.   It replaces the older Tetanus Toxoid (TT) vaccine under UIP.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1 and 3 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: D

Explanation:

Statement 1 – Correct: Td protects against tetanus and diphtheria.

Statement 2 – Correct: It is a toxoid vaccine (inactivated toxin).

Statement 3 – Correct: Td replaced TT to align with WHO recommendations and provide dual protection.

Q6:

With reference to India’s immunisation initiatives, consider the following statements:

1.   The Universal Immunisation Programme was launched in 1985.

2.   Mission Indradhanush aims to achieve 90% full immunisation coverage.

3.   U-WIN Portal is used for tracking vaccination of pregnant women and children.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1 and 3 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: D

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP) was officially launched in India in 1985. It was a modification of the earlier 'Expanded Programme of Immunization' (EPI) introduced in 1978.

Statement 2 is correct: Mission Indradhanush, launched in December 2014, specifically aims to rapidly increase full immunisation coverage for children (under 2 years) and pregnant women to at least 90%.

Statement 3 is correct: The U-WIN Portal is a digital platform launched to maintain a permanent digital record of vaccinations for pregnant women and children (up to 6 years), serving as the single source of truth for the entire vaccination process under the UIP.